Signed Sherman - Vintage Rhodium Plated Pearl & Emerald Green Austrian Swarovski Crystal Beaded Necklace & Clip -On Earring Set (VN229)

Signed Sherman - Vintage Rhodium Plated Pearl & Emerald Green Austrian Swarovski Crystal Beaded Necklace & Earring Set.  This wonderful set is crafted from rhodium plate over metal, signed Sherman.  The set features numerous simulated round pearls, numerous Austrian Swarovski crystal faceted beads, vintage era styling, and quality craftsmanship. This vintage necklace is comprised of a double row of graduated beautiful white lustrous pearls (simulated), interspaced by emerald green sparkling beads. The necklace features a gorgeous slide and lock clasp, which is also adorned by gemstones. The earrings showcase the emerald green and white pearls, which are the exact match to the necklace. They are for pierced ears, featuring secure clip-on backings. This vintage Sherman set is high quality, and highly collectible. Gorgeous colour combination! 

History: Gustave Sherman designed and manufactured some of the highest quality and most beautiful fine costume jewelry in Canada, if not the world. Even though he had no schooling in business or jewelry-making, Gustave founded his Montreal manufacturing company, Sherman Costume Jewelry, in 1947.

1895: The Swarovski company is founded in Wattens, Austria. Daniel Swarovski and his partners were seeking a new business location and this small town offered advantages: distance from imitators, good transport to Paris and possibility of using hydroelectric power.

Rhinestones which are also known as diamantes or paste date back as far as the thirteenth century where they were first made from Czechoslovakian or Bohemian hand blown glass. The term rhinestone came along later, when rock crystals were discovered in and around the shores of the river Rhine in Austria.

Initially, the primary application of rhodium involved its use as a catalyst rather than in jewellery plating. It was only in the 1930s that the concept of rhodium plating emerged, paving the way for its integration into the jewellery industry by the 1950s.

Measurements: Necklace 21.50 " -  23.00 "    Earrings 23.00 mm x 17.00 mm

Stone Size: Variety of sizes. 

Weight: 83.00 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada 

Date: Circa 1950